Category: Communication

Researchers develop system that detects, translates sarcasm on social media

From the American Technion Society press release: Researchers in the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management have developed a system for interpreting sarcastic statements in social media…. Read more »

Study suggests fast typists more likely to emerge as virtual team leaders

From the University of Iowa press release: A new study from the University of Iowa finds that to the fast typist go the leadership spoils. The study suggests that the fleet-fingered… Read more »

Study suggests music sessions may help those with speech difficulties

From the University of Plymouth press release: Tailored music sessions could be crucial in transforming the lives of millions of people whose speech is impacted by learning difficulties, strokes, dementia,… Read more »

Study examines line between education and personal experience in the classroom

From the Concordia University press release: In the classroom, what’s the line between education and personal experience? This is a question addressed by Concordia alumnus Jason Butler (PhD 14) in… Read more »

Study suggests wisdom of crowds may prevail over group with a single influential leader

From the University of Pennsylvania press release: Anyone following forecasting polls leading up to the 2016 election likely believed Hillary Clinton would become the 45th president of the United States…. Read more »